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It's officially game day as the Bears face the New England Patriots, where Chicago is looking to extend its home winning streak to 10 games. The Bears suffered a brutal 29-9 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9, which marked their second straight loss and their fourth road loss of the season. The offense failed to score a touchdown with quarterback Caleb Williams under consistent duress while the defense let Arizona not only move the ball all over them but find the end zone on several occasions. Now, Chicago is looking to snap a two-game skid in a favorable matchup against New England.
Here’s a look at the most recent and relevant Bears stories for the morning of Sunday, Nov. 10:
Bears vs. Patriots: Biggest storylines in Week 10
Chicago’s formerly productive offense took a major nose dive in recent weeks, resembling the jumbled mess of a unit that took the field at the beginning of the year. The offense’s sudden listlessness couldn’t have come at a worse time, as the NFL season is beginning to traverse the span of games that will have playoff implications when the year concludes. In spite of the Bears’ dip in play, they are still in the thick of the postseason race, though they’re beginning the rest of the NFC pack. Every win counts at this crucial point of the season, so their upcoming bout with the Patriots will be offensive coordinator Shane Waldron’s last chance to tinker with his program and resolve the issues that caused their fall from grace.
Bears vs. Patriots: Experts make game picks for Week 10
The Chicago Bears (4-4) will battle the New England Patriots (2-7) on Sunday, where Chicago is aiming to snap a two-game losing streak and extend their home winning streak to 10 games. Chicago is a 6-point home favorite against the Patriots, according to BetMGM. But what do the experts think? Here's a look:
Bears vs. Patriots: Going behind enemy lines to preview Week 10 matchup
Drake Maye has been everything the Patriots hoped and dreamed he would be. Granted, he is still a rookie quarterback, and that alone comes with some headaches, like turning the ball over three times against the Tennessee Titans last week. But there's also the arm strength, poise and accuracy that flashes off the charts. Maye isn't just good. He has a chance to be a special player in the NFL for years to come. With that said, he's trying to play Superman with one of the worst rosters in the NFL.
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